Stephanie Myers

Tom Petty often gets described in superlatives that reference his longevity in coded terms: Workhorse. Independent. Mythic. And rightly so — his musical history spans nearly four decades. But Petty, along with his band the Heartbreakers, transcends these superlatives in Americana-style anthem…

If you take all of Lou Reed's albums as a whole, the man himself has stated, you'll realize he's written the great American novel. We're inclined to agree. The legendary former Velvet Underground lead singer has released a metric ton of solo material since the early '70s, an…

There's something singularly comforting about Queen, a band that seems like it's existed forever. But of course, they weren't always omnipresent or universally loved, and when Freddie Mercury and the gang first came on the scene, more than a few radio listeners undoubtedly had their m…

It may not be much of a stretch to call Ben Folds the Liberace of the pop world. In terms of musicianship and sheer showmanship, Folds is a master of his craft, and it's doubtful that the glittery showman would disagree with the comparison.The singer's skills are quite evident on Ben Folds Five's fi…